Accounting Specialist

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile:

AVK Industrial Products, a Precision Castparts Company, manufactures superior mechanical inserts, studs, compression limiters, installation tools and military standard bolts. AVK produces blind installed threaded fasteners for transportation and general industrial markets worldwide. We use state of the art high-speed cold forming equipment to produce blind installed threaded inserts and studs. We feature product lines of both unified (INCH) and metric fasteners along with numerous special designs that meet customer application requirements. All aspects of our business are controlled and certified to the exacting requirements of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001:2015 international standards. Housed in an 80,000 square-foot facility in the Valencia Industrial Center, AVK has been manufacturing high quality products for over 25 years.

Position Summary:

Performs accounting tasks in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and other special accounting projects and tasks at the highest level of complexity with minimal supervision. The accounting specialist may assist with preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring that all necessary transactions are posted in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This person will support the Controller with all tasks assigned to that position. This is a detail-oriented position. Computes, classifies, records, and verifies numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform basic accounting duties in accordance with standard procedures and under moderate supervision
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and 10-key calculator by touch
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, along with the ability to emphasize customer service both internally and externally
• Record all accounts payable/receivable transactions in computerized accounts payable system to ensure Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Very organized individual with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to meet required deadlines under occasional stressful conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
• Highly motivated individual that is eager to learn and take on new challenges
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision - Takes direction well
• Work cooperatively in a team environment with other staff members
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to supplies and inventory.
• Speak with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received promptly.
• Assists employees and vendors by answering questions related to vendor accounts, procedures, and services
• Audits vendor invoices against purchase orders, receivers, research discrepancies, and verifies for payment.
• Timely resolves issues with vendors regarding outstanding invoices or terms.
• Monitors accounts payable and unvouchered payables to ensure that vendor payments are up to date.
• Reconciles open receipts report discrepancies and problems.
• Investigates problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills.
• Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy.
• Performs timely reconciliations of accounts payable/receivable, employee expense accounts, and credit card statements
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested (e.g. cash application, sending customer invoices, process 1099, etc).

Required Skills:

Language Skills :

• • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills :

• • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.

Reasoning Ability :

• • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills :

• • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ERP Accounting software; Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

• Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crouch and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

• Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Experience & Education

Associates degree or two year certificate from college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions